Cardiac and Thoriacic Surgery Associates

 
Locations In:

Denver, Colorado Springs, and Durango

 
Phone:

800-204-9896

 

 


Hours
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Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm

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        • Heart Disease
        • Valve Disease
        • Coronary Artery Disease
        • Atrial Fibrillation
        • Aortic Disease
        • Aortic Aneurysms
        • Aortic Dissection
        Heart & Aorta Procedures
        • Minimally Invasive Techniques
        • Robotic Surgery
        • Cardiac Surgery
        • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
        • Valve Surgery
        • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
      • Lung & Chest Conditions
        • Thoracic Diseases
        • Lung Cancer
        • Esophageal Cancer
        • Chest Wall Disease
        Lung & Chest Procedures
        • Thoracic Surgery
        • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracoscopy
        • Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery
        • Cervical Mediastinoscopy
        • Open Thoracic Surgery
        • Thoracotomy
        • Thoracic Oncology – Multidisciplinary Care
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  • CTSA Wellness Guide

CTSA Wellness Guide

Understanding Your Heart and Common Heart Conditions

In this section, you will learn how the heart works and the important role played by the coronary arteries, valves and electrical system of the heart. You also will receive some basic information about irregular heartbeats, coronary artery disease, angina (chest pain) and heart attacks.

How the Heart Works

The heart is a muscle about the size of an adult male fist. Its job is to pump blood to all parts of the body.

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The Heart’s Electrical System

The heart’s pumping action is controlled by an electrical system that sends out impulses, or signals.

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Coronary Arteries

The coronary arteries lie on the outside surface of the heart.

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Angina

Angina is not a disease but is a symptom of heart trouble. It is a pain or discomfort that happens when part of the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. It is usually brief, lasting just a few minutes.

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)

A heart attack occurs when a blood vessel (coronary artery) that feeds the heart becomes blocked and cuts off blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium).

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Glenwood Springs
Longmont
Summit County
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CTSA provides the highest quality care and best outcomes for patients with diseases of the heart, lungs, and chest. We provide a wide array of surgical care for cardiopulmonary disease, including unique cutting edge procedures not offered elsewhere, with top tier patient outcomes.

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